Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

I'm interested in a new 30-.06 or .270 and was considering this gun. My two favorite rifles to hunt with are my model 94 in 32 spec and 336 in 35 rem. I need something I could take out west for mulies and antelope, up in the mountains for elk, or maybe even give the old guns a rest during deer season at home. I have considered a bolt action, and am not crazy about semi-autos or pumps.

How would this particular gun in either caliber stack up as far as hunting accuracy and efficient knock down power for the roles mentioned above?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts,
Bill

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

Personally, I don't like the looks of the BLRs, but I understand they are fine guns. I prefer bolt actions myself, but I do have a soft spot for my Marlin 30-30. Of both of the rounds you mentioned, I would probably pick the '06. The 270 is great, but it sounds like you want something that will be a "do it all" gun. I think that the 30-06 fits the bill a little better.

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

After doing my research, I went to buy a BLR in 243 about 2 weeks ago. I think it is a great all-around gun. After getting to the store, I saw that he had a used BLR in 308 for $320...gun looked new (99%), and I couldn't pass on this. It is quickly becoming my favorite rifle. It is essentially a bolt action that cycles on a lever. Either of the two you mentioned will do great, but the 30-06 may be a little better for elk.

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

BLRs are cool. I had one in 308. Liked it. I'd go with the '06.

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

I'm a bolt man myself and love the '06. I'm not saying this is true but I heard that the long action calibres can jam in the magazine. The .308 can do pretty much anything a '06 can except in short action. Just my thoughts:D

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

they also have a lightening blr. it is the lever action in big and small cal.i have the 7mag and it has been very good so far

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

i've got an blr lightning in the long action .270 win. , and i've never had any problems with jamming or anything else , and she's very accurate

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

If I were you, I'd go to the store and check the feel of it. I have a BLR in .358 Winchester, but the only long action I ever "hefted" didn't have the nice compact feel of the long action.

My recommendation would be to get a short action in either .308 or .358, but that's my own personal preference. Either of these cartridges have energy levels similar to the 30-06, and can do a good job on whatever you may want to hunt.

30-06 is a great cartridge, I've shot a lot of deer and moose with that chambering.

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

I would go with a 30.06 Sprg. in a Winchester M70 Classic. Good luck.

RE: Browning BLR in 30-.06 - good idea?
 

Go with the BLR, accuracy should not be too much of a problem with horse sized targets.